Bob Anderson (fencer)

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Bob Anderson

Born September 15, 1922 (1922-09-15) (age 85)
London, UK
This article is about the fencer. For other people named Bob Anderson, see Bob Anderson (disambiguation).

Bob Anderson (born 15 September 1922) is an English actor and fencer. Anderson also owns a claim to fame for being a stunt double for Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. He is one of seven people to have played that character. He was born in Hampshire.

Anderson did not receive much recognition for his role in the Star Wars films for years after their initial release, in part because David Prowse was so lauded for his portrayal that director George Lucas did not want to detract from the boost it gave the actor's career. In a 1983 interview, however, Mark Hamill paid homage to Anderson's contribution, saying, "Bob Anderson was the man who actually did Vader’s fighting. It was always supposed to be a secret, but I finally told George I didn’t think it was fair any more. Bob worked so bloody hard that he deserves some recognition. It’s ridiculous to preserve the myth that it’s all done by one man."

Anderson's grandchildren include Tom Froud, who was a stunt double in Die Another Day, and another grandson,Joe, a highly thought of young footballer from West Sussex, renown for his constant haircuts.

Anderson was once was quoted as saying Viggo Mortensen was the best fencing student he had ever had.

As a competitive fencer, he represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games in 1948 and 1952 and the World Championships in 1950 and 1953 in the sabre event. He finished tied for fifth in the team sabre event at Helsinki in 1952.

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[edit] References

  • Wallenchinksy, David (1984). "Fencing: Sabre, Team". In The complete Book of the Olympics: 1896 - 1980. New York: Penguin Books. p. 264.

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